Master's or postgraduate degree programs offered in New Zealand are of high quality and reputation. International students are able to experience an excellent environment and support service in this country. There are 8 popular universities that offer the best postgraduate courses to both local and international students. New Zealand's education system is recognized for its good faculty and respectable students. Courses of higher study are usually 1 or 2 years of fulltime or its equivalent in part time study. This can cost NZ $40,000 per year approximately since the fee depends on the type of course and institution that you choose. A Master's degree in most New Zealand universities is divided between coursework and research. During the first year, class-work and projects are mandatory. Depending on the department and course chosen, a student is allowed to select certain topics of interest. The consecutive year of study is largely based on research and the completion of a thesis. To know more, look through the sections below.

Postgraduate Programs In New Zealand

Accounting
Accounting and Information Systems
Astronomy
Business Administration (MBA)
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Classical Studies (School of Humanities)
Clinical Psychology (Department of Psychology)
Clinical Teaching (Health Sciences Centre)
Communication Disorders
Computational and Applied Mathematics (Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Security and Forensics (Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering)
Computer Systems and Networks
Construction Management (Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering)
Counseling (Health Sciences Centre)
Creative Writing (School of Humanities)
Development Studies (Course Information System)
Economics
Education
Education of Students with Special Teaching Needs (College of Education)
E-Learning and Digital Technologies in Education (College of Education)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electronics
Engineering
Engineering Geology (Department of Geological Sciences)
Engineering Management (Engineering Management programme)
Engineering Mathematics (Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
Finance
Fine Arts
Geography
Geology
History
History and Philosophy of Science
Human Resource Development
Human Services
Mathematics and Philosophy (School of Humanities)
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Media and Communication
Medical Physics (Department of Physics and Astronomy)
Microbiology (School of Biological Sciences)
Music

Admission Details
Entry into post graduation requires a confirmation of an acceptable previous study record and an English Language level of IELTS 6.5 or more. Students who have already completed an undergraduate degree in their home country must submit this documentation for review by the institution that they are applying to. Apart from the regular tuition fee, there are study related expenses such as applications, late fee and other administrative or membership fees.

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Last Updated: 01 October 2012
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